Many of us at one time or another have been baited and switched. You know, when you’re applying for one job with a certain job title, description, and salary, and at some point during the hiring process the company will change one or more of those. For example, Jade applies for a marketing manager position […]
“Find your passion.” The phrase conjures up some mixed feelings. On one hand, we imagine Future Me living our best life, one where we’re smiling at work and making real and important change happen. There’s a glossy filter on this fantasy. And on the other hand, we feel a small bubble of panic rise from […]
I love that so many interviews happen at coffee shops. Not only is it wildly entertaining, but it gives me plenty of useful information to share with you. During my most recent eavesdropping session, I got some tips on how to make yourself an appealing candidate, even when you lack experience. A young man showed […]
Being unconventional works (not always, but way more often than you think). I’ve been travelling recently and yes, I usually end up asking strangers what they do for a living. A few of these recent conversations have included me asking “What’s the most surprising thing about your field or job?” What can I say? I’m […]
I had to write about this today (even though I promised a while ago I’d write about it) because just today I received a shockingly bad example of why I hate resumes (yes, I think they are very, very ineffective). Here’s another reason I hate resumes — very few people land jobs because of one. […]
Do you read job postings and think “Heck, I can do that”? You know, those job descriptions that emphasize good communication skills, the ability to present information, ability to work under pressure and maybe even be a good team player? Voice in your head says “That’s you. You can do all those things. You should […]
Job interviews have changed. I’m not trying to scare you with job interview horror stories (although I do have a few), but times have changed and interviews have too. Your answers have to be authentic, show personal awareness and highlight your experience. This article reminds me that being prepared to answer a couple of curve […]
